Focus Forward is a global documentary initiative that looks at the human power of ideas and innovation through three-minute films that can educate and inspire. GE and CINELAN's Focus Forward is now accepting submissions for their $200,000 Filmmaker Challenge, in celebration of nine Focus Forward documentary shorts playing at Tribeca on April 25.

Focus Forward is a global documentary initiative that looks at the human power of ideas and innovation through three-minute films that can educate and inspire. GE and CINELAN's Focus Forward is now accepting submissions for their $200,000 Filmmaker Challenge, in celebration of nine Focus Forward documentary shorts playing at Tribeca on April 25 (public screening at Tribeca Cinemas 2at 3pm) and online here. Among the films playing Tribeca are works from directors Katy Chevigny, Steven Cantor, Michele, Ohayon and Nelson George.

In addition to its new partnership with Tribeca, Focus Forward has also partners with the BAFICI Talent Campus in Buenos Aires, the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Melbourne International Film Festival.